The Loft at City Winery to Host Record Release for Danny Burns’ Album ‘North Country’

The Loft at City Winery to Host Record Release for Danny Burns’ Album ‘North Country’

Don’t call Danny Burns a newcomer. Two decades before releasing his 2018 debut, North Country — a collaborative album filled with appearances by icons like Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, and Tift Merritt— he kicked off his career as a traveling...
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Fianna Fáil Planning A Bill To Protect National Anthem

Fianna Fáil Planning A Bill To Protect National Anthem

Fianna Fáil is planning to reintroduce a Bill to the Seanad which aims to protect and give official recognition to the National Anthem. The Protection of Copyright and Related Rights Amendment Bill was first introduced in 2016 but lapsed with...
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Former Leeds Striker Phil Masinga Dies, Aged 49

Former Leeds Striker Phil Masinga Dies, Aged 49

Former Leeds striker Phil Masinga has died at the age of 49, the club have announced. The South African played in the Premier League for the Yorkshire club for two years after joining from Mamelodi Sundowns in 1994. “It is...
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‘Yellow Vest’ Protestors Call For Taoiseach’s Resignation

‘Yellow Vest’ Protestors Call For Taoiseach’s Resignation

Yellow Vest protesters say they will not stop until the Taoiseach has resigned and a general election is called. The movement, which has held demonstrations in Dublin every Saturday for the past five weeks, has this weekend staged additional protests...
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Willian Curls in Second to Earn Victory For Chelsea Against The Magpies

Willian Curls in Second to Earn Victory For Chelsea Against The Magpies

Willian’s sublime strike earned Chelsea a victory over spirited Newcastle at Stamford Bridge. Pedro’s ninth-minute lob saw the Magpies trailing, but Ciaran Clark headed in a deserved equalizer before half-time. The Blues had plenty of chances, but only pre...
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Irish Language Activists Turn City Hall Red

Irish Language Activists Turn City Hall Red

Belfast City Hall has been illuminated in red in a show of support for those campaigning for greater protections for Irish language speakers in Northern Ireland. Around 200 activists gathered for a colorful and noisy demonstration as the landmark building...
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‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Take Place in Dublin and Belfast

‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Take Place in Dublin and Belfast

About 200 left-wing activists have staged a “yellow vest” protest in Belfast city center. The campaigners gathered outside City Hall to demand an end to austerity policies and action on a range of social issues in Northern Ireland. A numbers...
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Lackluster Liverpool Get Back to Winning Ways Against Brighton

Lackluster Liverpool Get Back to Winning Ways Against Brighton

Lackluster Liverpool ground back to winning ways to reaffirm their Premier League lead with a patchy victory at Brighton. Mohamed Salah struck his 14th league goal of the season from the penalty spot as the off-kilter Reds stretched their top-flight...
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Strength of Irish Cannabis Has Doubled in Last Ten Years

Strength of Irish Cannabis Has Doubled in Last Ten Years

The strength of Irish cannabis has more than doubled over a ten year period. A survey of European seizures of cannabis resin shows its potency has increased significantly in the decade from 2006 to 2016. In Ireland, the strength of...
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Declan Rice Fires Hammers to Victory over Arsenal

Declan Rice Fires Hammers to Victory over Arsenal

Declan Rice scored his first career goal to fire West Ham to a 1-0 win over Arsenal. The 19-year-old midfielder struck early in the second half to condemn Arsenal, who left Mesut Ozil out of their squad, to a fifth...
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